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Advent & Christmas
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Prepare
The liturgical season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (closest to the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle) and spans four Sundays and four weeks of spiritual preparation by the faithful before Christmas. In 2026, Advent begins Sun, November 29, and ends on Thu, December 24.
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Immaculate ConceptionHoly Day of Obligation
Tuesday, December 8
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
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1st-4th Sundays of AdventNovember 29
December 6
December 13
December 20
Sat Vigil • 5 PM
Sun • 7 AM, 9 AM*, 11 AM, 5 PM, 8 PM
* livestream
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Daily MassMon-Fri: 6:30 AM
Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM
Wednesday, December 24
8:00 AM Only*
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24*4 PM Church
4:15 PM Gym
6 PM Church
10 PM Church
* livestream
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Christmas DayThursday, December 257 AM
9 AM
11 AM
NOTE: No 5 PM or 8 PM Mass
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ServeLiturgical Ministers
Liturgical Minsters (lectors, ushers, greeters, EMHCs) sign up for Christmas Eve & Day Masses.
Altar Servers will be contacted by Fr. Braun.
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Christmas Season
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Sat Vigil, December 26 • 5 PM
Sun, December 27 • 7 AM, *9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, 8 PMSOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Holy Day Obligation
Fri, January 1 • 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 12 PM, 7 PMEPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Sat Vigil, January 2• 5 PM
Sun, January 3 • 7 AM, *9 AM, 11 AM, & 5 PM, 8 PMBAPTISM OF THE LORD
Sat Vigil, January 9 • 5 PM
Sun, January 10 • 7 AM, *9 AM, 11 AM, & 5 PM, 8 PM* livestream Mass
MASS ATTENDANCE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Parishioners who are sick, homebound, immunocompromised, or gravely concerned for their health retain the dispensation from the obligation to attend any Mass, which has always been the case, and are encouraged to stay home and watch our livestream. We will livestream all Masses marked with an asterisk (*) above on our YouTube and Facebook pages. Though we should take the obligation to attend Mass seriously, no one is ever morally obligated to do something that would jeopardize their health or the health of other people.
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Preparing Our HeartsRECONCILIATION
During Advent, our priests will be present to hear confessions on:- Mondays, November 30, December 7, 14, 21 at 5:00 PM
- Wednesdays, December 2, 9, & 16 at 7:00 AM
- Thursdays, December 3, 10, & 17 at 5:00 PM (two priests available)
- Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12, & 19 at 4:00 PM (two priests available)
- Sundays, November 29, December 6, 13, & 20 at 4:00 PM
Confession is an excellent way to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ. All are encouraged to come and experience the healing mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The last day for Reconciliation before Christmas is Monday, December 21. No confessions on December 25 or January 1. After December 25, the normal schedule will resume with Reconciliation on Mondays-5:00 PM, Wednesdays-7:00 AM, Thursdays-5:00 PM, Saturdays-4:00 PM, and Sundays-4:00 PM.
Examinations of Conscience
FORGIVEN
You're invited to an at-home, self-guided program, Forgiven, as it communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Whether you haven’t been to Confession in a long while or you go regularly, you don’t want to miss this series. Go to formed.org and search for Forgiven and then download the at-home study guide.
Session 1 - Where are You?
Session 2 - An Encounter with Mercy
Session 3 - The Rite Explained
Session 4 - Biblical Foundations
Session 5 - Your Questions Answered
Forgiven Study Guide
PRAYER
Rosary & Holy Hour • Thursdays, *11:00 AM (English) & 7:00 PM (Spanish) • Chapel
Daily Mass • Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:00 AM; Saturday, 8:00 AM • Church
Personal Prayer • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Chapel (call office for access code)
Opportunities for Prayer
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EventsAdvent by Candlelight • Saturday, December 5 • 6:00 - 9:00 PM • Social Hall
Ladies, mark your calendars for Advent by Candlelight on Saturday, December 5. The evening begins with the 5:00 PM Mass at St. Patrick, followed at 6:00 PM by an evening of prayer, music, fellowship, and reflection with guest speaker Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. She will help us deepen our understanding of the meaning of Christ entering the world.This beloved tradition will have a refreshed format this year. Heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided, so simply come, relax, and enjoy the evening! No need to bring food or decorate a table. Register individually or with friends.
Women of all ages are welcome! Invite your mothers, daughters, sisters, neighbors, and friends to share in this Christ-centered evening of Advent preparation.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.
Table RSVP
Please reserve your table by Monday, November 16, 2026
Questions?
Susan Parks – [email protected]
Laura Bond – [email protected]
Advent by Firelight • TBD
St. Patrick men are invited to gather for Advent by Firelight, an evening of fellowship, fun, and faith as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. This lumberjack-themed event will feature prayer, food, drinks (bring your own), yard games, and cozy fire pits—a perfect way to relax and connect with other men of the parish.
Dress in your best plaid or denim and bring a friend—no RSVP is required. Weather permitting, the event will be held outdoors; if needed, we’ll move to the Social Hall to keep everyone comfortable and safe.
Whether you come for the camaraderie, the games, or simply to enjoy the warm glow of the firelight, this evening is a great opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship.
Questions?
Sean - [email protected] or 636-332-9225 ext 221.
Bambinelli Sunday • Sunday, December 13 • After 9 AM & 11 AM Masses • Church
Bambinelli Sunday is a cherished Advent tradition established by Saint Pope John Paul II. This special day occurs on the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, a time for rejoicing as we prepare for the arrival of the Lord Jesus.
The tradition continues at St. Patrick! On Sunday, December 13, after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses, families are invited to bring their baby Jesus figures from home for a blessing. This celebration fosters a meaningful connection between your Nativity scenes at home and our parish community.
The Pro Life Ministry invites all families to participate in this joyful event. After the blessing, we encourage families to take their 'Bambinelli' (Italian for ‘little baby’) home, wrap it (or hide it), and open it (or bring it out) on Christmas morning, celebrating the gift of Christ’s presence.
Join us as we rejoice in the season of Advent!
The Giving Tree
Visit The Giving Tree during the weeks of Advent. Please take a card with a donation request written on the back and then place your unwrapped donation under the tree. All donations will be given to Birthright of Wentzville. As a service project, the 4th grade PSR classes make and decorate The Giving Tree. The Giving Tree will be in the church gathering area beginning November 21. Note: Please only give UNWRAPPED donations. If your donation is wrapped, we will unwrap it before taking it to Birthright. Items received from our Giving Tree are used throughout the year. We have an abundance of Christmas card fronts and will no longer be accepting cards at this time. Thank you.
Breakfast with Santa • Sun, December 6 • after 7 & 9 AM Masses • Social Hall
After the 7:00 & 9:00 AM Masses on Sun, December 7 at St. Patrick, Santa will visit and take pictures with children of all ages ($5 photo). The Knights will also be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat breakfast with pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, and beverages! Adults $TBD, kids 6-12 $TBD (5 & under Free). Cash, check, or credit cards accepted. All proceeds will be donated to St. Patrick Youth Ministry for their retreat fund.
Adopt-A-Family
Help make Christmas special for families in our community through the Adopt-A-Family program. Cash donations are also welcome to help supplement gifts from adopters. Click below for more information including sponsor and volunteer opportunities.
Adopt-A-Family
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ResourcesLittle Blue Book
Six minutes a day. That’s what you’re asked to give during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Each 24-hour day has 240 “six-minute” blocks of time. During this holy time of year, you’re asked to give just one of those to the Lord. The Little Blue Book will guide you with short daily reflections from the first weekend of Advent through the end of the Christmas season. Pick up your copy in the narthex beginning the first weekend of Advent.
Advent Collection of Resources
To help you and your families celebrate Advent well this year, Catholic Formation has put together an amazing list of over 30 Advent resources and even categorized them for an easy search. Visit formationreimagined.org/advent-resources-2025.
I Am Here
We invite you to spend a few minutes each day this Advent preparing to celebrate Christmas and the gift of Jesus, by joining the I AM HERE Advent challenge today! Text “ADVENT” to 84576 to join or sign up here. I AM HERE is a campaign by the Archdiocese of Detroit and Hallow App in support of the National Eucharistic Revival.
Hallow App
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that offers guided audio sessions for prayer, sleep, and mindfulness. You will may also create a profile, find friends, share prayer intentions, and journey through life-changing content together with your St. Patrick fellow parishioners. Visit hallow.com/parish.
Online Advent Reflections- FORMED - Receive a daily reminder to dive into the depths of God’s Word. You may also opt-in to receive children’s reflections to include the whole family. Sign up at formed.org
- DYNAMIC CATHOLIC - A free daily video program, sent straight to your email, that will help you prepare for Christmas like never before! Sign up at dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever
- ADVENT WITH FR. SCHMITZ - Every single day this Advent, Fr. Mike Schmitz will examine the daily readings and unpack them in a completely new program: Face to Face. Sign up here.
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